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Torch Electronics has agreed to suspend all operations of slot machines in Missouri by Friday, according to attorney general Catherine Hanaway. General Hanaway made the announcement on Wednesday, describing Torch as “the largest provider of illegal gambling devices” in Missouri. While General Hanaway describes this as a tremendous step forward, she says her office will continue to investigate other operators, manufacturers and retail stores involved in illegal gambling. General Hanaway tells 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri" that Torch has about 16,000 of these machines statewide. She adds that Torch will pay for the cost of removing these machines: